U.S. Navy retires Northrop Grumman C-2A Greyhound after 60 years of carrier logistics missions linking shore and the fleet

U.S. Navy retires Northrop Grumman C-2A Greyhound after 60 years of carrier logistics missions linking shore and the fleet

Developed by Northrop Grumman and fielded in the late 1960s, the C-2A was purpose-built for the carrier-onboard-delivery mission. It provided fast and reliable transportation to carriers operating around the world during peacetime and combat deployments. A large, unobstructed cargo compartment and rear loading ramp allowed the Greyhound to carry high-value, time-sensitive equipment. Its payloads included jet engines, major assemblies, maintenanc…